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M - F: 9am-12pm & 2pm-6pm
Sat - Sun: 9am-12pm
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PH: 847-759-1440

Fax: 847-759-1460

1445 E, Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Parasite Prevention

Parasite Prevention

Parasites are something that can affect almost every pet. It is important, for both your family and your pet, that you take the appropriate precautions to help your pet avoid being infected by any parasites like ticks, fleas, heartworm, and other internal and external parasites.

Fleas and ticks can cause your pet itchiness, discomfort, and skin irritation. More importantly, these parasites act like hosts to more serious illnesses like Lyme Disease and other diseases that can result in cardiac conditions, joint problems, lameness, and neurological disorders. 

At Oak Elm Animal Hospital, our veterinarians require a bi-annual stool sample to ensure that your pet is free of any parasites, and to take the appropriate action if their stool shows otherwise. At Oak Elm Animal Hospital, our pharmacy carries the best quality parasite control medicine to ensure that your pet is safe and healthy, and parasite-free at all times! Parasite preventatives can be taken orally or can be absorbed by your pet’s skin. 

Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm is a worm that, when infected, attacks your pet’s heart and lungs. This condition can be transmitted by mosquitoes and other dogs already infected by the worm. As larvae, this worm is harmless. But once the larvae has developed into an adult worm, it moves to the heart of your pet and can cause serious heart conditions and respiratory problems. At Oak Elm Animal Hospital, our veterinarians offer the best heartworm preventatives to keep your pet heartworm-free at all times! Heartworm preventatives can be taken orally or absorbed through your pet’s skin. 

Please call us today with any questions about our Parasite Prevention programs, or to schedule an appointment with our veterinary team.

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Stephanie Lainovic
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All the reviews mirror my thoughts of this establishment. It is outstanding. The doctor is a kind, helpful, compassionate, understanding, doctor, who went above and beyond to help my suffering dog. The staff was also kind, compassionate, helpful and friendly. I did not read the reviews before I went, but I can confirm, they are 100% accurate. I cannot thank this office enough for all that you did for my dog. It is a miracle that she is better and I am so grateful for all the efforts made to help her. Thank you so much.
Izabela Hajnos
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The vet was so incredibly sweet. You can tell he really loves his job and cares. He was able to keep my dog relaxed, comfortable and not feel nervous. He was honest and upfront. He sent us home with medication that started to work immediately. I'm so happy this place was recommended to me and think this will be my new Dr for my old guy, hoping he gives us a few more good years.
Ted Korda Jr
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This is a very caring, compassionate, give their best to save your furry family member . Without causing undue stress on the pet and will advise and call you regularly. They also go in at all hours of the night to make sure your pet comfortable. Highly recommend !
David Fedorenko
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A Vet with weekend hours! Super attentive and helpful for our sick pup. Was able to identify the problem and cause and then the cure! They have now become my primary vet.Highly recommend !
Martin M
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I would like to single out Dr J. Iqbal. He is simply outstanding, going far beyond what you would normally expect from a service provider. If we had a vet in our family, we could not get more compassionate care than Lou got from Dr Iqbal. Everyone working in healthcare could learn from him! They have now become my primary vet.Highly recommend !